License Express for prorate and fuel tax

Learn how to access your fuel tax accounts online and read our user guides.

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Access fuel tax online services

The License Express for prorate and fuel tax online system is an easier and faster way to manage your fuel tax accounts. Register your account now.

What is License Express?

License Express is an online system for managing prorate and fuel tax accounts. It replaced the Taxpayer Access Point System (TAP) in March 2025. When it launched, an email was sent to those with existing TAP accounts with directions on moving their account to License Express. If you had an account in the TAP system, you must transfer it to License Express.

Who can use License Express for prorate and fuel tax?

  • IRP registrants
  • Fuel tax, IFTA, and dyed diesel licensees
  • Fuel tax refund customers
  • Tribal governments
  • Service agents

What you can do with License Express

  • File and pay IFTA, fuel tax, and dyed diesel tax returns and amended returns
  • File fuel tax refund claims
  • File and pay IRP registrations and supplements
  • Manage your profile and accounts
  • Make secure, convenient payments online with your credit card
  • View and print:
    • IRP information and temporary authority
    • Tax returns and refund claims
    • Account balances
    • Correspondence related to your account

How to use License Express

For detailed instructions for managing your prorate and fuel tax account in License Express, view the guides below.

Account setup and maintenance guides

Dyed diesel guides

If you need more help, email the motor carrier services unit or call 360-664-1858.

Fuel tax guides

If you need more help, email the fuel tax unit or call 360-664-1852.

Unlicensed refund and tribal refund guides

If you need more help, email the unlicensed refunds unit or call 360-664-1838.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) guides

If you need more help, email the motor carrier services unit or call 360-664-1858.

International Registration Plan (prorate) guides

If you need more help, email the motor carrier services unit or call 360-664-1858.

Fuel tax return upload templates

You must have Excel 97-2003 or a newer version to use the following templates:

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